The 37's and their track testing train left Truro Yard at an early hour and headed down to Falmouth Docks. Quite what the people who live around the station at the Docks thought of the 'throaty roar' of the 37's at that unearthly hour is not known! Was anybody there to take a photo please.
The test train passed Redruth at 06.15.
The test train passed Redruth at 06.15.
140611a It is 06.37 as the Test Train enters Penzance from Truro via Falmouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
140611b The train waits basking in the early morning sunshine at platform 4. Some of the crew had gone for breakfast. Copyright Roger Winnen
140611c A lucky shot, taken with the camera held high above my head.. Copyright Roger Winnen
140611d At 07.54 and with brilliant light the train departs after the Night Riviera's arrival at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
140611e 37610 at Chyandour, Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen